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Having a really hard time figuring out where to slot PJ Harvey’s album in my year end list. I think I respect the album more than I actually enjoy listening to it. But it is sounding better now that the weather outside better suits its overall vibe.

The Jon Batiste documentary on Netflix is a nice reminder that we often have no idea what folks are dealing with behind the scenes in life. Sure, there is a lot of music in the film, but, as corny as it may sound, it’s really a snapshot of the real life struggles and triumphs beyond the music.

Been listening to quite a bit of solo Lou Reed recently, and I decided to create a playlist that serves as an alternate take on his much maligned debut solo record.

Real talk here…I love New Order, but this live set on the expanded Substance is a rough listen. They were never the most reliable live act, particularly back in the day, but is this really the best offering they could find to round out this collection?

There was a lot of buzz around Depeche Mode’s “Memento Mori” earlier this year. I thought it was good, but kind of dull. Not many of the songs stuck with me. However, I’m enjoying OMD’s “Bauhaus Staircase” a lot. I haven’t heard much about it press wise tho..

Cat Power sounds in fine form on this live Dylan cover album.

I don’t feel like everything on the new Black Pumas album works, but I do at least give them points for trying new things, and for not repeating the exact sound of the first record.

Been revisiting some of Grant-Lee Phillips’ early solo records in recent weeks, and I forgot what a fantastic alt-country album “Virginia Creeper” is.